Dublin to Galway Challenge 2023
Seven members of the Defence Forces are walking from Dublin to Galway, 216km over 5 days from 21st to 25th August to raise much-needed funds for two charities. The team is Coy Sgt Martin Moules, CQMS David Bates, CQMS Darren McCarthy, Sgt Jonathan Santamaria, CQMS Peter Scully, Cpl Fran Firzhenry and Cpl Peter McCardle. They […]
Baptism, communion, and confirmation in a day Joe thought ‘would never come’
By Pádraig Hoare / Irish Examiner It was a day of joy that Joe Ryan thought would never come, being baptised and receiving the holy sacraments all in one day, ending decades of longing for the former soldier. In front of family and friends at the chapel in Cork’s Collins Barracks, The Glen man finally […]
The first Brú uí Choileáin portrait medal awarded
On the 12th of August, Defence Forces Veteran Tracy Connolly and current member of ONE’s Board of Directors was presented with the first Brú uí Choileáin, Portrait Medal at Cork City’s Veterans Support Centre (VSC). Tracy is pictured with Paddy Mulley the Secretary of the Cork City Branch presenting the medal. ONE’s objects and aims […]